Category Archives: Cycling Adventure

Posts pertaining to the day-to-day cycling experience.

Tuesday, June 14

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Brian

I completed 42 miles of handcycling today. My shoulders feel good after having received a diagnosis last November of serious arthritis. Have been on an anti-inflammatory diet [no gluten (wheat), no casein (dairy), no phytates (soy, except Miso and Tempeh), … Continue reading →

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Sunday, June 5

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Brian

I handcycled 38 miles today, a few miles less than yesterday, as part of my continued training for the cycling book tour that begins June 25. I carb up the night before at dinner, then in the morning I start … Continue reading →

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Training

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Brian

Today, June 4, I handcycled 45 miles as I strive to build up my endurance that will certainly be tested once I start the daily cycling tour on June 25. I started too late in the day — 9am. I … Continue reading →

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Handcycling Preparation

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Brian

To prepare for handcycling the 800 miles from Portland to San Francisco Bay Area, promoting my book AND cycling as transportation POLICY, I am building up my endurance by increasing my weekly miles to over 200, while doing monitored weight … Continue reading →

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